Progression Curriculumstructure Internationalcomparability Entryrequirements

CurriculumDocument
CurriculumCode / CurriculumTitle
311701-001 / MiningTechnician:Surveyor-Mining
DevelopmentQualityPartner
Name / Organisation / Contact /
MineQualifications
Authority / SectorEducationandTrainingauthority / PRIVATEBAGX118
MARSHALLTOWN
210

TABLEOFCONTENTS

SECTION1:CURRICULUMOVERVIEW 1

OccupationalInformation 1

AssociatedOccupations

OccupationorSpecialisationAddressedbythisCurriculum AlternativeTitlesusedbyIndustry

CurriculumInformation 2

RelationofthisCurriculumtotheOccupationandQualification

Progression CurriculumStructure InternationalComparability EntryRequirements

AssessmentQualityPartnerInformation 4

ModulesofEmployableSkills(MES)associatedwiththis

Curriculum4

SECTION2:OCCUPATIONALPROFILE 5

SECTION3:CURRICULUMCOMPONENTSPECIFICATIONS 8

SECTION3A:KNOWLEDGESUBJECTSPECIFICATIONS 8

SECTION3B:PRACTICALSKILLMODULESPECIFICATIONS19

SECTION3C:WORKEXPERIENCEMODULE

SPECIFICATIONS 29

SECTION1:CURRICULUMOVERVIEW

OccupationalInformation

AssociatedOccupations

311701-MiningTechnicians

OccupationorSpecialisationAddressedbythisCurriculum

311701-001-MiningTechnician:Surveyor(Mining)

AlternativeTitlesusedbyIndustry

1.None

CurriculumInformation

RelationofthisCurriculumtotheOccupationandQualification

Progression

NotesRegardingtheProgression:

1.Thiscurriculumistargetedatoccupationsattheentryleveloftheprofessionalcareer

pathway

forsurveying.ThefocusofthecurriculumisonthespecialisationareaMINING.ThecurriculumdevelopmentwasinitiatedbytheMineQualificationsAuthorityuponrequestfromtheindustryandtheAssociationforProfessionalSurveyors.SuccessfulcompletionofthiscurriculumshouldleadtoaNQFlevel4qualificationandthusopenupentryintofurtherstudiestoobtainadegree/diplomathroughaHigherEducationInstitution.ItistheintentionthatthiscurriculumwillbeusedasthebasisforissuingalicensetopracticeasaJuniorSurveyorintheMiningindustry.ThecurriculumcoverstherequiredknowledgeandpracticalskillsneededinUndergroundHardrockMines,UndergroundCoalMinesandSurfaceExcavationstherequiredworkexperiencewillbelimitedtothespecificcontextwherethelearnerfindshim/herself.TheroleoftheSurveyor(Mining)iscriticalinMineralResourceManagement.Skillsinthisareaarescarceandthecomplexityleveloftheworkisgrowingwith

thedevelopmentofnewtechnologiesandincreasinglegalandenvironmentalrequirements.

CurriculumStructure

KnowledgeSubjects

Number / Title / NQFLevel / Credits
311701-001-KS-02 / MiningSurveyPractice / 4 / 38
311701-001-KS-02 / MiningandMineralEngineeringPractice(1) / 4 / 12

TotalKnowledgeCredits:50

PracticalSkillsModules

Number / Title / NQFLevel / Credits
311701-001-PM-01 / Determinelocationofsurveytobeconducted. / 3 / 24
311701-001-PM-02 / Measureandrecordgeologicalandotherfeatures. / 16
311701-001-PM-03 / Measureandcalculateproductionratesandvolumes / 4 / 8

TotalPracticalSkillCredits:48

WorkExperienceModules

Number / Title / NQFLevel / Credits
311701-001-WM-01 / Processesforestablishingsurveypointsinmines / 60
311701-001-WM-02 / Miningproductionmeasurementprocesses / 4 / 60

TotalWorkExperienceCredits:120

TOTALQUALIFICATIONCREDITS:218

KnowledgePercentage:23%PracticalSkillsPercentage:22%WorkplacePercentage:55%

InternationalComparability

Intermsofthesecurriculumcomponentsandqualificationsanintensivesearchwas

conductedviatheinternetutilisingkeywordssuchasunitstandard,mining,surfacemining,miningenvironments.NationalqualificationsitesontheinternetwerealsoexploredtodeterminewhetherunitstandardsorqualificationsintheMineralsSurveyingfieldexistedandifsowhetherthecontentwouldbeusefulforthedevelopmentoftheunitstandardsandqualification.

Thefollowingthree-daycoursewasanalysed:a.SurveyingandMapping(3days). i.Thiscoursetargetsbothnoviceandexperiencedusers. ii.Thecoursecoversentryofsurveynotes,closingandadjustingtraverses,geo-referencing,terrainmodelling,contouring,profiles,volumes,draftingfunctions,andoutputsheetgeneration. iii.TheelementswithinthiscoursewouldbedeemedappropriatefortraininglearnerstowardstheFETC.http//

Ingeneralthisqualificationanditscurriculumcomponentscomparewellwiththeirinternationalcounterparts.Theonlymajordifferencesareinformattingandscopeof

coverageorfocus.SouthAfricahasaworldclassandhighlysophisticatedMiningandMineralsSector.Inselectingcountriesforinternationalcomparabilityitisimportanttoconsidercountrieswhereminingoccursorincountrieswhereprocessesthatcanbeusedwithinminesexist.Withinthisqualificationcountriesthathaveworld-classmineralsurveyingpracticeswerebenchmarked.

EntryRequirements

1.SuccessfulcompletionoftheNationalFoundationalLearningCompetenceand

MathematicalliteracyatGr.12(NQF4)level

2.RegulatedhealthrequirementsforworkinginanUndergroundMine

AssessmentQualityPartnerInformation

Name / Organisation / Contact
AstructuresetupandcoordinatedbytheMQA.Thestructuremustconsistofman / NewbodywithintheMQA / PRIVATEBAGX118MARSHALLTOWN210

ModulesofEmployableSkills(MES)associatedwiththisCurriculum

TOTALCREDITSFORTHISMODULEOFEMPLOYABLESKILLS:0

SECTION2:OCCUPATIONALPROFILE

Title:MiningTechnician:Surveyor-Mining

OFOCode:311701-001

OccupationalPurpose

Surveyors(Mining):Usesurveytechniquesandtoolstoestablishfixedsurveypointsfromwheretheydetermineposition,take

measurements,determinevolumesandtonnages,delineateworkingareaplansandguideminingoperationsaccordingtoapprovedminelayouts.

OccupationalTasks

Establishingsurveypointsorstationsforallrelatedminingoperations.(NQFLevel:4)Measuringandplottingvolumesandareasofmonthlymineproduction.(NQFLevel:4)

Establishingsurveypointsorstationsforallrelatedminingoperations.(NQFLevel:4)

UniqueProductorService

Surveypointsorstationsestablished

OccupationalResponsibilitiesDeterminelocationofsurveytobeconducted.Measureandrecordgeologicalandotherfeatures.

Context

Processesforestablishingsurveypointsinmines

Measuringandplottingvolumesandareasofmonthlymineproduction.(NQFLevel:4)

UniqueProductorService

Volumeandareaofmonthlymineproductiondeterminedandplansupdated.

OccupationalResponsibilities

Measureandcalculateproductionratesandvolumes

Context

Miningproductionmeasurementprocesses

SECTION3:CURRICULUMCOMPONENTSPECIFICATIONSSECTION3A:KNOWLEDGESUBJECTSPECIFICATIONS

ListofKnowledgeSubjectsforwhichSpecificationsareincluded

Number / Title / NQFLevel / Credits
311701-001-KS-02 / MiningSurveyPractice / 4 / 38
311701-001-KS-02 / MiningandMineralEngineeringPractice(1) / 4 / 12

TotalKnowledgeCredits:50

311701-001-KS-02:MiningSurveyPractice

RelatedKnowledgeSubjectCodeandTitle

083101:CESMCODE083101-SurveyingEngineering:Anareaofstudywhichpreparesindividualstoapplyscientificandmathematicalprinciplestothedeterminationofthelocationelevationsandalignmentofnaturalandmanmadetopographicfeatures.Includesinstructioninpropertylinelocationcadastralsurveyssurveyingsurfacemeasurementaerialandterrestrialphotogrammetryremotesensingsatelliteimageryglobalpositioningsystemscomputerapplicationsandphotographicdataprocessing.

PurposeoftheKnowledgeSubject

Thefocusofthelearninginthissubjectisonbuildingunderstandingofthekeytheoriesand

principlesunderpinningthepracticeofsurveyingtechniques.Thelearningincludestherelevantmathematicalandstatisticalformulaeandadescriptionofthepurposeandapplication,careandmaintenanceofafullrangeofsurveytoolsandequipment.

Topicsincludedinthissubject:

TOPICNUMBER / TOPICTITLE / WEIGHT / CREDITS
311701-001-KS-02:01 / Purposeandprinciplesofsurveying(Basic) / 10 / 8
311701-001-KS-02:02 / Differencebetweenanglesofmeasurementanddirection,coordinatesandelevation.(Intermediate) / 20 / 8
311701-001-KS-02:03 / FundamentalSurvey,statisticalandvolumecalculation,plottingandprojectionsprinciples.(Intermediate) / 20 / 8
311701-001-KS-02:04 / Surveymethodsandtheuseandmaintenanceoftherelevantsurveyinstruments.(Intermediate) / 30 / 4
311701-001-KS-02:05 / Methodstechniquestoestablishpointsandlocatefeaturesusingtapesurveyandthecareandmaintenanceofequipment.(Intermediate) / 10 / 4
311701-001-KS-02:06 / Features,benefitsandapplicationofelectronictheodolitesandglobalpositioningsystemsinsurveypractice(Basic) / 10 / 6

TOTALTOPICCREDITS:38

311701-001-KS-02:01-Purposeandprinciplesofsurveying

(Basic)(Credits:8)

TopicElementstobecoveredinclude:

1.Describethepurposeofsurveyingandhowitisusedintheminingindustry.

a.Legaldefinitionofsurveying;

b.Originandevolutionofsurveying;

c.Whatsurveydataisusedforintheindustry.

d.Legalrequirementsforsurveying.(NQFLevel:3)

2.Explaintheprinciplesofsurveying:

a.Needforaccuracyinsurveying;

b.Impactofhonestyandintegrityonsurveyresults;c.Mathematicalapplicationsthatapplytosurveying;d.Needforneatnessinexecutingsurveywork;

e.Dealingwitherrorsandcorrections.(NQFLevel:4)

3.Describeandgiveexamplesofthedifferenttypesofsurveys:

a.Cadastral;

b.Topographic;

c.Hydro-graphic

d.Globalpositioning;

e.Minesurveying;f.Aerialsurveying;g.Trigonometrical;

h.Gyrosurveying.(NQFLevel:4)

InternalAssessmentCriteria:

1.Givenarangeofquestionsrelatingtothelegaldefinitionsofsurveyingandthebasic

principlesofeffectivesurveyinglearnerswill,withoutreferencetolearningmaterialbeabletoanswerallquestionscorrectly.(Weight:20%)

2.Givenexamplesofdifferentsurveyresultslearnerswillbeabletoidentifywhattypeofsurveywasusedtoobtaintheresultsandindicatehowthevarioussurveymethodsdifferfromeachothergivingexamplesofwheneachofthesurveytypeswillbeused.(Weight:

80%)

311701-001-KS-02:02-Differencebetweenanglesofmeasurementanddirection,coordinatesandelevation.(Intermediate)(Credits:8)

TopicElementstobecoveredinclude:

1.Describethedifferencebetweenhorizontal,verticalandinclineplanes

a.Whatthevariousplanesmean;

b.Projectionsbetweentheplanes;

c.Differencebetweenapparentdipsandtruedipsandstrike;

d.Relationshipbetweentwodimensionalandthreedimensionalplanes;

e.Differencebetweentruenorthandmagneticnorth.(NQFLevel:4)

2.Explainandgiveexamplesofthevariouscoordinatesandcoordinatesystems:

a.LOsystems;

b.WGS84;

c.Localsystems;

d.CARTESIANsystem-coordinateanddirectiondeviation;

e.Differencebetweentheangleofmeasurementanddirections.f.Definitionofdirection;

g.Definitionofcoordinates;

h.Directionandswingwhenconvertingfromonesystemtoanother.(NQFLevel:4)

3.Explainthemeaningandapplicationofelevations:

a.Originofmeansealevelb.Datumplane;

c.Benchmark

d.Collarelevation

e.Contours(NQFLevel:3)

InternalAssessmentCriteria:

1.Givenarangeofproblemsrelatingtovariousplaneslearnerswillbeabletocorrectly

solvetheproblemswithinastandardtimeandindoingsoindicatethattheyunderstandtheconceptofandrelationshipbetweenplanesasyouwillfindtheminundergroundmining andsurfaceexcavationsituations.(Weight:50%)

2.Givenvariousplansandmapslearnerswillbeabletoidentifythecoordinatesoneachofthemaps/plans,indicatewhatsystemtheyarebasedonandexplaintherelativemeaningofthecoordinates,learnerswillalsobeabletofindspecificplacesontheplans/mapsusinggivencoordinates.(Weight:50%)

311701-001-KS-02:03-FundamentalSurvey,statisticalandvolumecalculation,plottingandprojectionsprinciples.(Intermediate)(Credits:8)

TopicElementstobecoveredinclude:

1.Describethemeaningandgiveexamplesofthefollowingstatisticalprinciples:

a.Average,

b.Mean,median,modeandfrequency(rawdata);

c.Methodsofweightedmean.d.Range(NQFLevel:4)

2.Identifyandapplytheformulastocalculate:

a.Regularandirregulararea;

b.Volume;

c.Density(RelativeDensity)andtonnage;

d.Cutandfillvolumes.(NQFLevel:3)

3.Applytheprinciplesofplottingandprojectionofsurveystationsonplanandsection:

a.Scaleoffbearings/directionswithaprotractor;

b.Establishcoordinatelinesfromplottedsurveypoints/stationsandbearing/directionsofaline;

c.Plottingasurveystation/pointfromknowncoordinates.

d.Projectionofsurveystations/points.(Describehorizontal,verticalandinclinedplanes,explainastopesheet,plotandprojectasurveystations/pointsontoareefplaneormineralbed.(NQFLevel:4)

4.Explainanddescribehowtoprojectasurveystation/pointwithinareefplaneormineralbed.

a.Allmethodsthatcanbeused.(NQFLevel:1)

InternalAssessmentCriteria:

1.Givenarangeofrawdataanddifferentscenarioslearnerswillbeabletoarrangethedata

inameaningfulwayandcorrectlycalculatemean,average,median,modeandfrequency,allcalculationsmustbecorrectandthecalculationsmustbecompletedwithinastandardtime.(Weight:20%)

2.Givenarangeoftypicalminingproductiondatalearnerswillbeabletocorrectlycalculateregularandirregularareas,volumes,density,tonnagesandcutandfillvolumes.Learnersmustexplaintheimplicationsofthesemeasurementswithregardtotypicalminingsituations.(Weight:60%)

3.Givenarangeofminingsituationsandmeasureddatalearnerswillbeabletoapplythe

keyplottingandprojectionprinciplesonplanandsection.(Weight:20%)

311701-001-KS-02:04-Surveymethodsandtheuseandmaintenanceoftherelevantsurveyinstruments.(Intermediate)(Credits:4)

TopicElementstobecoveredinclude:

1.Identifyandexplaintheuse,maintenanceandadjustmentofthefollowinginstruments:

a.Opticaltheodolite;

b.DumpyLevel;

c.Planimeter;

d.GyroScope.(NQFLevel:3)

2.Explainthevarioustypesofsurveyingmethodsandgiveexamplesofwheretheyareused:

a.Traverse;

b.Leveling;

c.Resections;

d.Triangulation;

e.Trilateration;

f.Tacheometry.(NQFLevel:4)

InternalAssessmentCriteria:

1.Givenarangeofsurveyinstrumentslearnerswillbeabletoidentifyeachofthemand,

withoutreferencetolearningmaterialdescribetheuseoftheinstrument,keypointsofsafelyhandlingandcaringforitand,whereappropriate,howtheinstrumentiscalibratedbefore

andafteruse.(Weight:80%)

2.Givendifferentminingsituationslearnerswill,withoutreferencetolearningmaterialbeabletoidentifyandexplainthemostappropriatesurveymethodtobeused.Thescenariosmustcoverallthemethodsdescribedinthetopicelements.(Weight:20%)

311701-001-KS-02:05-Methodstechniquestoestablishpointsandlocatefeaturesusingtapesurveyandthecareandmaintenanceofequipment.(Intermediate)(Credits:4)

TopicElementstobecoveredinclude:

1.Identifyanddescribetheuseandmaintenanceandcareofthefollowingequipment:

a.Metallic/softsurveytapes;

b.Hammerandmoil;

c.Batteryoperateddrill;d.WoodenPlugs/Blocks;e.Identificationtags;

f.Spad;

g.Plumbbobs(Instrumentbobs,backsightandforesight,broomsticks,chargingsticks)g.Clinometerrule(NQFLevel:2)

2.Explainbymeansofexamplethevarioustechniquesoftapesurveyingandhowtheyareapplied.

a.Tapetrilateration;

b.Offsetting;

c.Ties.

d.Crossingoftapes;

e.Principlesforlocatingfeatures.(NQFLevel:3)

InternalAssessmentCriteria:

1.Givendescriptionsofvarioustoolsusedintheestablishmentofsurveypointsandlocate

featuresinundergroundmines,learnerswillbeableidentifyeachofthetools,indicatewhatthetoolsareusedforanddescribethekeytepsforsafeyusingandcaringforthesetools,(Weight:20%)

2.Givendescriptionsofvariousminingexcavationslearnerswillbeabletodescribethedifferenttechniquesoftapesurveyingandlistthestepsforcorrectlyapplyingthesetechniques.(Weight:80%)

311701-001-KS-02:06-Features,benefitsandapplicationofelectronictheodolitesandglobalpositioningsystemsinsurveypractice(Basic)(Credits:6)

TopicElementstobecoveredinclude:

1.Identifyanddescribethefeaturesanduseofthefollowingelectronicsurveyequipment:

a.Totalstation;

b.Electronicmeasuringdevice;

c.GlobalPositioningsystem;

d.LaserScanners;

e.Downholesurveyequipment;

f.GroundpenetratingLIDAR;

g.Handhelddatarecordersandcomputers;

h.GyroScope/Theodolite;

i.ElectronicLevels.(NQFLevel:4)

2.Describethevarioustechniquesandbenefitsofusingelectronicmeansofmeasuring.a.Freestation;

b.Fixedstation;

c.Specificpitfallsassociatedwithelectronicmeasurements;

d.Typesofadjustmentsthatmustbemade.(NQFLevel:4)

InternalAssessmentCriteria:

1.Givendescriptionsofdifferentelectronicsurveyequipmentandarangeofmining

scenarioslearnerswillbeabletoidentifytheequipmentanddescribetheiruseinminingsurveys.(Weight:100%)

ProviderAccreditationRequirementsfortheSubject:

PhysicalRequirements:

-Normallecturefacilitieswiththeneeded,examples,modelsandlearningaids.

HumanResourcesRequirements:

-FacilitatorsoflearningforthismodulemusthavearecognisedSurveyqualificationatthe

levelofNQF5andworkingexperienceasapracticingSurveyoronamineforatleasttenyears.

LegalRequirements:

-CompliancewithalltherequiredOccupationalHealthandSafetyrequirements

CriticalTopicstobeAssessedExternallyfortheKnowledgeSubject:Exemptions:

311701-001-KS-02:MiningandMineralEngineeringPractice(1)

RelatedKnowledgeSubjectCodeandTitle

081701:CESMCODE:081701-MiningandMineralEngineering:Anareaofstudywhichpreparesindividualstoapplymathematicalandscientificprinciplestothedesigndevelopmentandoperationalevaluationofmineralextractionprocessingandrefiningsystemsincludingopenpitandshaftminesprospectingandsiteanalysisequipmentandinstrumentsenvironmentalandsafetysystemsmineequipmentandfacilitiesmineralprocessingandrefiningmethodsandsystemsandlogisticsandcommunicationssystems.

PurposeoftheKnowledgeSubject

Thefocusofthelearninginthissubjectisonbuildingunderstandingofthekeymining

engineeringconceptsapplicabletotheworkofthesurveyor.Thelearningincludestherelevantlegalrequirementsaswellastheoccupationalhealthandsafetypractices.

Topicsincludedinthissubject:

TOPICNUMBER / TOPICTITLE / WEIGHT / CREDITS
311701-001-KS-02:01 / Theminingvaluechainandthetypicalprocessesanddepartmentsinvolvedinminingincludingthevariousterminologiesanddefinitions.(Basic) / 20 / 4
311701-001-KS-02:02 / Conceptsandprinciplesofstratacontrol,rocktypes,stratigraphyandgeologicalfeatures(Basic) / 40 / 4
311701-001-KS-02:03 / Occupationalhealthandsafetyrequirementsapplicabletosurveypractice.(Advanced) / 40 / 4

TOTALTOPICCREDITS:12

311701-001-KS-02:01-Theminingvaluechainandthetypicalprocessesanddepartmentsinvolvedinminingincludingthevariousterminologiesanddefinitions.(Basic)(Credits:4)

TopicElementstobecoveredinclude:

1.Explainthepurposeandkeyprocessesofmining:

a.Whatisminingandwhatisthelegaldefinitionofmining;

b.Thevarioustypesofmining;

c.Overviewofthekeyminingmethods.d.Overviewoftheminingcharter.

e.Relatedregulatoryrequirements.(NQFLevel:3)

2.Describewhatavaluechainisandapplythistotheminingindustry:

a.Exploration;

b.Geologicalorebodymodeling(includesevaluation)

c.Designandplanning;

d.Mining;

e.Extraction;

f.Benificiationg.Closure

h.Rehabilitation(NQFLevel:3)

3.Describetheroleoftheminesurveyor.

a.Purposeofthesurveydepartmentandhowitfitsintotheminingprocess;

b.Regulatoryrequirementsrelevanttotheroleoftheminesurveyor(MineHealthand

SafetyAct,MineralsandPetroleumresourcesdevelopmentactandWateract);

c.Professionalstandardsandregistrationofminesurveyors;

d.Typicalcareerpathsandprogressionwithinthesurveyfunction.(NQFLevel:4)

4.Definethekeyminingterminologiesrelevanttomineralresourcemanagement:

a.Coverallminingoperationssurfaceandunderground;

b.Hydrographicoperations.(NQFLevel:4)

InternalAssessmentCriteria:

1.Givenarangeofquestionsregardingminingandtheminingvaluechainwithspecific

referencetotheroleandfunctionsoftheminingsurveyfunction,learnerswillbeabletoanswer805ofthegeneralquestionscorrectlyandwithoutreferencetolearningmaterials,answer100%ofthequestionsrelatingtothesurveyandMRMfunctioncorrectly.(Weight:

100%)

311701-001-KS-02:02-Conceptsandprinciplesofstratacontrol,rocktypes,stratigraphyandgeologicalfeatures(Basic)

(Credits:4)

TopicElementstobecoveredinclude:

1.Describetheprinciplesandconceptsofstratacontrol:

a.Explainwhatgoodstrataconditionslooklike;

b.Basiccausesofbadgroundconditions;

c.Featuresthatwillindicatepotentiallydangerousgroundconditions;

d.Definitionofsystematicsupportandthedifferencebetweenpermanentandtemporarysupport.(NQFLevel:3)

2.Definetheprinciplerocktypes:

a.Thedifferencebetweensedimentary,igneous,andmetamorphicrocks;

b.Originsofthedifferentrocktypes;

c.Mainrocksfoundinthedifferentrocktypes.(NQFLevel:4)

3.Explainwhatstratigraphymeansandhowitisappliedinmines:

a.Definitionofstratigraphy;

b.Relationshipbetweenfootwall,hangingwallandmineraldeposit.(NQFLevel:3)

4.Identifyanddescribetheprimarygeologicalfeaturesassociatedwithmining;

a.Faults(Normal,reverseandthrust);

b.Dykesandsills;

c.Potholesandsinkholes;

d.Joints;

e.Beddingplanes;

f.Groundwater;

g.Entrappedgassesandfluids.(NQFLevel:3)

InternalAssessmentCriteria:

1.Givenarangeofquestionsregardingstratacontrolandminesupportsystemslearners

will,withreferencetolearningmaterialbeabletocorrectlyanswerallthequestionsrelatingtodefinitionsandthedifferenttypesofsupport.(Weight:40%)

2.Givenexamplesofvariousminingrocktypesandarangeofgeologicaldiscontinuities,learnerswillwithoutreferencetolearningmaterialbeabletoidentifythevariousdiscontinuitiesandgiveabasicdescriptionoftheimpactofthesediscontinuitiesonmining.(Weight:60%)

311701-001-KS-02:03-Occupationalhealthandsafetyrequirementsapplicabletosurveypractice.(Advanced)(Credits:4)

TopicElementstobecoveredinclude:

1.Identifyanddescribethepotentialhazardsandrisksassociatedwiththeworkofa

surveyorandexplaintheactionstomitigateorreducetherisks:

a.Flammableandnoxiousgasses;

b.Potentialsforrockfalls;

c.Poorventilation;

d.Heatandhumidity;e.Weatherconditionsf.Movingequipment;

g.Wildanimalsandsnakes;

h.Electricityandwater

i.Workingatheightsordeepexcavations;

j.Unstablefootconditions(Steepinclines);

k.Misfiresandsockets;

l.Rollingrocksoninclines;

m.Seismicityandrockbursts.n.Excessivenoiseanddust;

o.Contrabandsubstances.(NQFLevel:3)

2.Explaintheprocessofconductingabasicriskassessmentbeforeandduringtheexecutionofsurveywork.

a.Coverallenvironmentsandconditions.(NQFLevel:4)

3.Describetheapplicationofsafeworkpracticesforthevarioustasksandactivitiesofasurveyor;

a.Setupanduseoftoolsandequipment;

b.Travelingwithinaworkenvironment;

c.Whensupervisingotherpeople.

d.Workinginapotentiallyhazardousenvironmente.Useofpersonalprotectiveequipment;

f.Inemergencysituations.(NQFLevel:4)

InternalAssessmentCriteria:

1.Givendescriptionsofvariousminingsituationslearnerswillbeableto,withoutreference

tolearningmaterial,identifyanddescribeallthepotentialhazardsthatasurveyormightencounterandcorrectlyindicatethestepsthatmustbetakentopreventormitigatetherisksassociatedwiththesehazards.(Weight:30%)

2.Withoutreferencetolearningmateriallearnerswillbeabletocorrectlyexplainallthesafe

workpracticesassociatedwitheachofthetasksdescribedinthetopicelementsofthismodule.(Weight:70%)

ProviderAccreditationRequirementsfortheSubject:

PhysicalRequirements:

-Normallecturefacilitieswiththeneeded,examples,modelsandlearningaids.

HumanResourcesRequirements:

-FacilitatorsoflearningforthismodulemusthavearecognisedSurveyqualificationatthe

levelofNQF5andworkingexperienceasapracticingSurveyoronamineforatleasttenyears.

LegalRequirements:

-CompliancewithalltherequiredOccupationalHealthandSafetyrequirements

CriticalTopicstobeAssessedExternallyfortheKnowledgeSubject:Exemptions:

SECTION3B:PRACTICALSKILLMODULESPECIFICATIONS

ListofPracticalSkillsModulesforwhichSpecificationsareincluded:

Number / Title / NQFLevel / Credits
311701-001-PM-01 / Determinelocationofsurveytobeconducted. / 3 / 24
311701-001-PM-02 / Measureandrecordgeologicalandotherfeatures. / 16
311701-001-PM-03 / Measureandcalculateproductionratesandvolumes / 4 / 8

TotalPracticalSkillCredits:48

311701-001-PM-01-Determinelocationofsurveytobeconducted.(NQFLevel:3)

PurposeoftheModule:

Thefocusofthelearninginthismoduleisonprovidinglearnersanopportunitytopractice

theskillsrequiredtodeterminethelocationsofareastobesurveyedandtopreparepeople,materialandequipmentfortheconductingofsurveyexercises.

ListofPracticalSkillsIncludedinthisModule:

Number / Title / Credits
311701-001-PM-01-PS01 / Readandinterpretvariousmineplansapplyingcoordinates,scales,sectionsandelevations. / 8
311701-001-PM-01-PS02 / Identify,select,test/check,maintainandusearangeofsurveyequipmenttoestablishafixedsurveypoint/stationbymeansoftraversing. / 16

311701-001-PM-01-PS01Readandinterpretvariousmineplansapplyingcoordinates,scales,sectionsandelevations.(Credits:

8)

ScopeofPracticalSkill:

Given:

Givenafullrangeofmineplansandsectionsandappropriate(manualandcomputeraided)

draftingequipment.

BeAbleto:

1.Readoffcoordinatesofanypointontheplan/section.

2.Determinetheelevationdifferencesbetweenpoints.

3.Constructasectionfromaplanandaplanfromasection.

4.Determinethescaleofaplan/sectionandusedifferentscalesofplans/section.

5.Readandinterpretthevariousfeaturesaccordingtothevariousregulatoryschedules

(crosscuts,raises,faults,dykesetc)

CriticalActivitiestobeAssessedExternally:AppliedKnowledge

1.Purposeandapplicationofthevarioustypesofmineplans;

2.Legalrequirementsrelatingtoprescribedmineplans;

3.Theprinciplesofscaleconversion;

4.Useofcoordinatesystems.

5.Relationshipbetweenvariousplanes.

InternalAssessment:

1.Evaluatetheaccuracyoftheinterpretationsofthemineplans.Allfeaturesmustbe

correctlyidentifiedpositionsofsurveystationsmustbecorrectlyindicated.Usingdescriptionsofminingsectionstheymustbeidentifiedcorrectlyontheplan.

2.Testunderstandingoftheappliedknowledge.

3.Evaluatetheaccuracyoftheconstructedsectiondrawings.

311701-001-PM-01-PS02Identify,select,test/check,maintain

andusearangeofsurveyequipmenttoestablishafixedsurveypoint/stationbymeansoftraversing.(Credits:16)

ScopeofPracticalSkill:

Given:

Givencoordinatedandelevatedfixedpointsinarangeofsimulatedminingenvironments:

BeAbleto:

1.Determinethelocationofthesurveytobeconducted-Indicate:

a.SurveystationPointnumberoridentification,b.intersurveypointdistance;

c.Directionofbase,

d.Relatedbacksight(surveybase);

e.Nameoftheworkingplace.

2.Obtainpermissiontoconductthesurvey:

a.Verbalpermissiontocarryoutthesurveytask;

b.Preparationoftheteamandequipment;c.CheckPersonalProtectiveEquipment;d.Haveasafetymeeting;

e.(Dayoftask)CheckthatallequipmentisavailableandPPE

3.Obtainpermissionfromauthorisedpersontoentertheworkplace:

a.Legallyresponsibleperson;

b.Checkthesafetyoftheworkingplace;

c.Checkthatitispossibletodothesurvey.

4.Locatethesurveybase:

a.Setup(levelandcentre)instrumentatstationpoint;

b.Hangbacksightplumbbob/targetandmeasurebutton/targetheightandrecord.c.Measureandrecordtheinstrumentheight;

d.Observebacksighthorizontalandverticalreadingsandrecord;

e.Measuredistancetobacksight;

f.Identifynewstationtobeestablished(foresight)andrepeatstepsb,dandeforforesight.g.Observationsmustbemadeindirectandtransitmodechangingbaseplatebetweentwoarcs.

5.Establishanewpointatagivendirectionanddistance.

6.Userecordedsurveydatatocalculatecoordinatesandelevationofthenewfixedpoints/stationsestablished.

7.Plotandprojectthecalculatedresultsofthesurveypoint/stationontotherelevantplan

anddotherequiredchecks.Producetherequiredcommunication

CriticalActivitiestobeAssessedExternally:AppliedKnowledge

1.Principlesoftraversing;

2.Entrypermissions;

3.Techniquesandprocessesforcontrollingofteam;

4.Techniquesfortakingcareandmaintenanceofequipment.

InternalAssessment:

1.Testunderstandingoftheappliedknowledge.Learnersmustwithoutreferencetolearning

materialbeabletodescribetheapplicationoftheprocessesandtechniqueswhenpracticingtheskills.

2.Observetheextenttowhichthelearnersfollowaspecificsequenceaccordingtothelaiddownsurveystandardsforthetraverseandinstallationofthesurveypoint/station.

3.Evaluatetheprocedureandformatofthecalculationandtheaccuracyoftheresultsofthecalculationaccordingtothestipulatedlimitsoferror.

4.Evaluatetheaccuracyoftherecordeddataandtheplottingofthecalculatedresults.

ProviderAccreditaionRequirements:

PhysicalRequirements:

1.Theprovidermusthaveaccesstoappropriatesimulatedand/orcontrolledwork

environmentsandallthetoolsandequipmentrequiredassetoutinthemodules.Allprovidersmustretaintheappropriatetrainingrecords.

HumanResourcesRequirements:

1.FacilitatorsoflearningforthismodulemusthavearecognisedSurveyqualificationatthe

levelofNQF5andworkingexperienceasapracticingSurveyoronamineforatleasttenyears.

LegalRequirements:

1.CompliancewithalltherequiredOccupationalHealthandSafetyrequirements

Exemptions:

311701-001-PM-02-Measureandrecordgeologicalandotherfeatures.(NQFLevel:)

PurposeoftheModule:

ListofPracticalSkillsIncludedinthisModule:

Number / Title / Credits
311701-001-PM-02-PS01 / Applyvarioussurveymethodsandrecordsurveydata.Calculate,plotandcommunicatethesurveyresultsasrecordedinthefield. / 12
311701-001-PM-02-PS02 / Locate,identifyandmeasure,fromafixedsurveypoint,thedip,strikeandthrowofvariousgeologicalfeatures. / 4

311701-001-PM-02-PS01Applyvarioussurveymethodsandrecordsurveydata.Calculate,plotandcommunicatethesurveyresultsasrecordedinthefield.(Credits:12)

ScopeofPracticalSkill:

Given:

Givenasimulatedorcontrolledworkenvironmentwithidentifiableandestablishedsurvey

points/stations,theappropriateequipmenttocompletethevarioustasks.

BeAbleto:

1.ExecuteTraversing:(directionlinesandgradesfordevelopment:)

1.1.Determinethelocationofthesurveytobeconducted-Indicate:

a.SurveystationPointnumberoridentification,b.intersurveypointdistance;

c.Directionofbase,

1.2.Obtainpermissiontoconductthesurvey:

a.Verbalpermissiontocarryoutthesurveytask;

b.Preparationoftheteamandequipment;c.CheckPersonalProtectiveEquipment;d.Haveasafetymeeting;

d.Relatedbacksight(surveybase);

e.Nameoftheworkingplace.

f.(Dayoftask)CheckthatallequipmentisavailableandPPE

1.3.Obtainpermissionfromauthorisedpersontoentertheworkplace:

a.Legallyresponsibleperson;

b.Checkthesafetyoftheworkingplace;

c.Checkthatitispossibletodothesurvey.

1.4.Locatethesurveybase:

a.Setup(levelandcentre)instrumentatstationpoint;

b.Hangbacksightplumbbob/targetandmeasurebutton/targetheightandrecord.c.Measureandrecordtheinstrumentheight;

d.Observebacksighthorizontalandverticalreadingsandrecord;

e.Measuredistancetobacksight;

f.Identifynewstationtobeestablishedonapredetermineddirectionand/ordistance

(foresight)andrepeatstepsb,dandeforforesight.

g.Observationsmustbemadeindirectandtransitmodechangingbaseplatebetweentwoarcs.

1.5.Establishanewpointatagivendirectionanddistance.

1.6.Userecordedsurveydatatocalculatecoordinatesandelevationofthenewfixedpoints/stationsestablished.Installsidegradepegsifrequired.

1.7.Plotandprojectthecalculatedresultsofthesurveypoint/stationontotherelevantplananddotherequiredchecks.Producetherequiredcommunicationandgradientcalculationsandgradientchains.

2.ExecuteLEVELING.

2.1.Determinethelocationofthesurveytobeconducted-Indicate:

a.SurveystationPointnumberoridentification,b.Intersurveypointdistance;

c.Elevationofbasepoint(benchmark),

2.2.Locatethesurveylevelingbase:

a.Setuplevelinstrumentataconvenientpoint;

b.Holdstaffatbacksightknownelevatedpointandreadandrecordheightofstaff.c.Measurethedistancesbetweenthestaffpositionsifrequired.

d.Observeintermediateandforesight

e.Repeatstepsatodfornewsetup.

f.Record,calculate(usingriseandfallandcollimationmethods)andplotresultsonasectionplanandcommunicate results.

d.Nameoftheworkingplace.

3.ExecuteTRIANGULATIONandTRILATERATION:

3.1.Locatethesurveybaselineconsistingoftwocoordinatedsurveypoints:

a.Setupinstrumentatfirststationpoint;

b.Placetargetsatsecondknownpointandthenewpoint.

c.Observeandrecordtwosetsofcompletearcstobothtargetstodeterminetheangleatthesetuppointandmeasuredistancebetweenthepoints.

d.Repeatstepsatocforeachoftheremainingtwopoints.

e.Calculateandplotresultsonaplanandcompletecommunicationreportofresults.

4.ExecuteTACHEOMETRY:

4.1.Locateaknownsurveypoint/station:

a.Setupandlevelinstrumentatthesurveypoint/station;

b.Holdstaff/targetataknownreferenceobjectandreadandrecordheightofstaff/target.c.Measurethedistancesandanglesbetweenthestaff/targetpositions.

d.Observetopographyandfeatures

e.Repeatstepsatodfornewsetup.

f.Record,calculate(usingstadiaandtangentialmethods)andplotresultsonaplanand/orsectionandcommunicateresults.

CriticalActivitiestobeAssessedExternally:

AppliedKnowledge

1.Techniquesandprocessesoftraversingatafixeddirectionandordistancewith

predeterminedgradients;

2.Processesforplanning,organisingandcontrol;

3.Requirementsandprotocolsforobtainingentrypermissions;

4.Techniquesforthecareandmaintenanceofequipment;

5.Processesforusingtravelingways,crossingbarricadesandconductinghazardidentification.

InternalAssessment:

1.Observetheextenttowhichthelearnerfollowsaspecificsequenceaccordingtothelaid

downsurveystandardsforthetraverseandinstallationofthesurveypoint/stationandgradientpegs/chains.

2.Testunderstandingoftheappliedknowledge.Learnersmustbeableto,withoutreferencetolearningmaterial,indicatehowthevarioustechniquesandprocessesareappliedinthepracticingofthevariousskillsactivities.

3.Evaluatetheprocedureandformatofthecalculationandtheaccuracyoftheresultsofthecalculationaccordingtothestipulatedlimitsoferror.

4.Evaluatetheaccuracyoftherecordeddataandtheplottingofthecalculatedresults.

311701-001-PM-02-PS02Locate,identifyandmeasure,fromafixedsurveypoint,thedip,strikeandthrowofvariousgeologicalfeatures.(Credits:4)

ScopeofPracticalSkill:

Given:

Givenanappropriatesimulatedorcontrolledworkenvironmentwithestablishedfixedsurvey

points/stations.Allrequiredequipmenttoenablethetasktobecompleted.

BeAbleto:

1.Determinethelocationofthegeologicalfeaturetobelocated,identifiedandmeasured.-

Indicate:

a.Surveystations/pointsnumbersoridentification;

b.Nameoftheworkingplace.

2.Obtainpermissiontoconductthetask:

a.Verbalpermissiontocarryoutthetask;b.Preparationoftheteamandequipment;c.CheckPersonalProtectiveEquipment;d.Haveasafetymeeting;

e.(Dayoftask)CheckthatallequipmentisavailableandPPE

3.Obtainpermissionfromauthorisedpersontoentertheworkplace:

a.Legallyresponsibleperson;

b.Checkthesafetyoftheworkingplace;

c.Checkthatitispossibletodothetask.

4.Locatethesurveypoints/stations:

a.Usemorethanonesurveypoint/station;b.Recordthesurveystation/pointnumber;c.Makeadetailedlocationsketch.

5.Identifyanddemarcatethespecificgeologicalfeature;

a.Coverthefollowing:faults,dykes,sills,beddingplanes,potholes,fissures;

b.Identifytherocktypes

6.Takemeasurementsofthegeologicalfeaturesandthefacepositionandmakeadetailedsketch,sectionandcorrelationtoenableaccurateplottingofallrequireddimensions(dip,strike,displacement,thickness).

7.Recordthefielddata(clearly,accuratelyandinsequence)

8.Plotthegeologicalfeaturesonplanandsection

9.Communicatethemeasurementsinawrittenformattoappropriatedepartmentsandlinemanagement.

CriticalActivitiestobeAssessedExternally:AppliedKnowledge

1.Techniquesofidentifyingthedifferentgeologicalanomalies;

2.Techniquesandprocessestoidentifyrocktypesandstratigraphy;

3.Spatialrelationshipofthegeologicalfeaturestothemininglayout.

4.Processesofusingthevariousmeasuringapplications(Applicationstomeasuredip,strikeanddisplacement)

InternalAssessment:

1.Testunderstandingoftheappliedknowledge.Learnersmust,withoutreferenceto

learningmaterialindicatehowtheprocessesandtechniquesareappliedwhenpracticingtherelevantskills.

2.Observetheextenttowhichthesafetyproceduresandprotocolswerefollowed.

3.Evaluatetheclarity,accuracy,appropriateness(wasallfeaturescorrectlyidentified)andneatnessofthelocalitysketch,measurements,plottedresultsandcommunicationreport.

ProviderAccreditaionRequirements:

PhysicalRequirements:

HumanResourcesRequirements:LegalRequirements:

Exemptions:

311701-001-PM-03-Measureandcalculateproductionratesandvolumes(NQFLevel:4)

PurposeoftheModule:

Thefocusofthelearninginthismoduleisonprovidinglearnersanopportunitytopractice

theskillsrequiredtoapplythevarioussurveymethodstomeasureandplotareasandvolumes.

ListofPracticalSkillsIncludedinthisModule:

Number / Title / Credits
311701-001-PM-03-PS01 / Recordandcomputefielddata.(Installmaintapes,installstopeplugs,takeoffsets,andmeasureheightsofworkings,determineorcalculateareasandvolumes.)Plotandcommunicateresults.Assessthequalityofthesweepingsandvampings(finalcleanoutofblasted/brokenmaterial.) / 8

311701-001-PM-03-PS01Recordandcomputefielddata.(Installmaintapes,installstopeplugs,takeoffsets,andmeasureheightsofworkings,determineorcalculateareasandvolumes.)Plotandcommunicateresults.Assessthequalityofthesweepingsandvampings(finalcleanoutofblasted/brokenmaterial.)(Credits:8)

ScopeofPracticalSkill:

Given:

Givenacontrolledorsimulatedworkenvironmentscoveringinstanceswhereareaand

volumesmustbecalculated.Allrelevanttapemeasuringequipmentincludingasmallteamofsupportstaff.

BeAbleto:

1.Installstrikeanddiptapesmakinguseofatleasttwofixedsurveypoints/stations.

2.Readoffandrecordtiestothemaintapefromfixedsurveyplugs/points/stations.Establishtemporarymarks/plugsusingthreeangleties.

3.Readoffandrecordrightangledties(offsets)atregularintervals(operationalstandard)torecordworkingfacepositionandotherrelevantfeatures.(sweepings,support,ventilation,geologicalfeatures,pillarsetc.)

4.Measureandrecordtrueheightsofworkingsatregularintervals(Bestpracticestandard)

5.Plottapes,offsetsandfeaturesontheworkingplan/media.

6.Createtheshape(polygon)accordingtothefielddata.Determineappropriateareasandcalculatevolumes.

7.Generatecommunicationreports.

CriticalActivitiestobeAssessedExternally:

AppliedKnowledge

1.techniquesandprocessesforcalculatingplanes,areasandvolumes

InternalAssessment:

1.Testunderstandingoftheappliedknowledge,learnersmust,withoutreferencetolearning

materialexplainhowthevarioustechniquesandprocessesareusedwhenpracticingtheskills.

2.Observetheextenttowhichasystematicprocessisfollowedtodothemeasurements.

3.Evaluatetheaccuracy,neatnessandintegrityoftherecordingofthemeasurements.

4.Evaluatetheaccuracyoftheresultsofplottingandcalculations.

ProviderAccreditaionRequirements:

PhysicalRequirements:

1.Theprovidermusthaveaccesstoappropriatesimulatedand/orcontrolledwork

environmentsandallthetoolsandequipmentrequiredassetoutinthemodules.Allprovidersmustretaintheappropriatetrainingrecords.

HumanResourcesRequirements:

1.FacilitatorsoflearningforthismodulemusthavearecognisedSurveyqualificationatthe

levelofNQF5andworkingexperienceasapracticingSurveyoronamineforatleasttenyears.

LegalRequirements:

1.CompliancewithalltherequiredOccupationalHealthandSafetyrequirements

Exemptions:

SECTION3C:WORKEXPERIENCEMODULESPECIFICATIONS

ListofWorkExperienceModuleSpecifications

Number / Title / NQFLevel / Credits
311701-001-WM-01 / Processesforestablishingsurveypointsinmines / 60
311701-001-WM-02 / Miningproductionmeasurementprocesses / 4 / 60

TotalWorkExperienceCredits:120

311701-001-WM-01-Processesforestablishingsurveypointsinmines

PurposeoftheModule

Thefocusofthelearninginthismoduleisonprovidinglearnerstheopportunitytogainthe

workexperiencerequiredtobuildcompetenceinestablishingsurveypoints/stations.

ListofExperiencesincludedinthismodule

Number / Title / Credits
311701-001-WM-01-01 / Establishsurveypoints/stationsfortheminingoperationswherethecandidateisemployedoveraperiodoftwoyears.(Specificcontextonly) / 60

311701-001-WM-01-01Establishsurveypoints/stationsfortheminingoperationswherethecandidateisemployedoveraperiodoftwoyears.(Specificcontextonly)

GuidelinesforWorkExperience

1.Determinelocationofsurveytobeconducted.

2.Obtainrelevantdatafortheplannedsurvey.

3.Obtainpermissiontoconductthesurvey.

4.Overseethepreparationofmaterialandequipmentforconductingthesurvey.

5.Arrangewiththesurveyteamtoconductthesurvey.

6.Checkthatgeneralsafetyrequirementsareadheredto.

7.Obtainpermissiontoentertheworkingplace.

8.Checktheworkingplacetodeterminethatthesurveyispossible.

9.Physicallycheckthesafetyoftheworkingplace.

10.Locateprevioussurveybase,setupinstrumentandconductthesurvey.Measureandrecordgeologicalandotherfeatures.

11.Recordsurveydataretrieveresults,calculateandplot.

12.Communicatesurveyresultstorelevantdepartments.

ContextualWorkplaceKnowledge

1.Sitespecificsurveyrelatedpolicies,procedures,standardsandguidelines.

2.Sitespecificplanningprocessesandprotocols.

SupportingEvidence

1.Surveyedworkingareas

2.Supervisorfeedbackreport

3.Teamfeedback

4.Safetyauditreport

5.Feedbackreportfromlinemanagement

CriteriaforWorkplaceApproval:

PhysicalRequirements:

1.Fullyoperatingminewithstopinganddevelopmentactivities

HumanResourcesRequirements:

1.QualifiedMineSurveyorinchargeofthedepartment

2.FullyoperationalMineralresourceManagementfunction

LegalRequirements:

1.ISOaccreditation

2.Compliancewithalllegalrequirements

Exemptions:

311701-001-WM-02-Miningproductionmeasurementprocesses

PurposeoftheModule

Thefocusofthelearninginthismoduleisonprovidinglearnerstheopportunitytogainthe

workexperiencerequiredtobuildcompetenceinmeasuring,recordingandreportingmonthlyproductionandupdatingthevariousmineplansaccordingly.

ListofExperiencesincludedinthismodule

Number / Title / Credits
311701-001-WM-02-01 / Measuringandplottingvolumesandareasofmonthlymineproductionoveratwoyearperiodrunningconcurrently.(Withinthespecificcontextoftheminethecandidateworkson) / 60

311701-001-WM-02-01Measuringandplottingvolumesandareasofmonthlymineproductionoveratwoyearperiodrunningconcurrently.(Withinthespecificcontextoftheminethecandidateworkson)

GuidelinesforWorkExperience

1.Determinelocationofmeasuringtobeconducted.

2.Obtainrelevantdatafortheplannedmeasuring(measuringlist).

3.Obtainpermissiontoconductthemeasuring.

4.Overseethepreparationofmaterialandequipmentforconductingthemeasuring.

5.Arrangewiththesurveyteamtoconductthemeasuring.

6.Obtainpermissiontoentertheworkingplace.

7.Checktheworkingplacetodeterminethatmeasuringispossible.

8.Physicallycheckthesafetyoftheworkingplace.

9.Locatesurveypegs.

10.Conductthemeasuring.

11.Plotmeasurementsandcalculateareas,distancesandvolumes.

12.Produceinitialreport.

ContextualWorkplaceKnowledge

1.Miningstandards

2.Productionmeasurementstandardspoliciesandprocedures

SupportingEvidence

1.Updatedmineplans

2.Feedbackreportfromlinemanagement

3.Supervisorfeedbackreport

CriteriaforWorkplaceApproval:

PhysicalRequirements:

1.Fullyoperatingminewithstopinganddevelopmentactivities

HumanResourcesRequirements:

1.qualifiedMineSurveyorinchargeofthedepartment

2.FullyfunctioningMineralresourcemanagementfunction

LegalRequirements:

1.ISOaccreditation

2.Compliancewithalllegalrequirements

Exemptions: